It’s the end of the year–the time of darkness, reflection, and holiday. And on most years at this time, I’m very happy. I’m grateful for my loved ones. My health. A warm home. I’m giddy about seeing twinkling lights in front of the homes in my neighborhood. But this year– this year I just don’t […]

Exploring the Radical Immediacy of Freedom The insight that I want to share with you today is that in order for us to experience spiritual awakening we must first know in our heart of hearts that liberation is possible. We all come to the spiritual path called by a possibility. In some way or other […]

Don’t get me wrong. I’d rather be winning than losing. But in my culture, we’re infused with an insatiable drive to be seen as “on top”. And if you “fail”, you’re seen as “a loser”. So I thought it would be worthwhile to articulate and honor the unique gifts bestowed upon us by losing. To be […]

Many of my most profound spiritual awakenings have come to me through the practice of meditation. I see it as a spiritual discipline that is central to philosophy in that at its core the practice of meditation involves making direct contact with reality. Meditation is a time-honored spiritual discipline practiced in both the Judeo-Christian traditions […]

Commonly we refer to meditation as a practice. I think this is a bad idea. Practice is something you do now so that you will be able to perform better in the future when it counts. I practice piano so that I will be great during my recital. I practice football so that I will […]

We understand everything through metaphors and falling in love is the perfect metaphor to understand the practice of meditation. Language is a system that uses metaphors to clarify and reveal different aspects of reality. Words point to things or experiences. Generally we assume that the language we use to describe things doesn’t affect what they […]

I believe that spiritual growth, under the right conditions, is as natural as breathing. And the conditions of our world are the perfect conditions for spiritual growth. The person you are right now, with all of your challenges and strengths, pain and joys, failures and victories, is the perfect person for the journey ahead. And […]

What is Tantra? I’ve noticed there’s some confusion about this. So here’s a simple way to think about it. In the East, Tantra is any spiritual path whose goal is to bring about the direct recognition of the immediate availability of our boundless nature. Tantric paths do not see the world, the mind, or anything else […]

Do you ever have those moments when you feel that everything in your life is crystal clear? Everything comes into resolution and you know that this moment is perfect just as it is. You have everything you need to be happy. This moment is full. The Present Moment Amazing teachers like Ram Dass and Eckhart […]

Do you ever stop? I mean really and completely just stop everything you’re doing just to be still? What would happen if you did that right now? Can you imagine? If you’re at all like me, daily life can be a little like strapping into a roller coaster with a double breasted seat belt harness as […]

Do you believe in transformation? It’s kind of a funny word when it comes to people. Caterpillars and butterflies are one thing, but how does it apply to us? Meditation and Transformation It’s simpler than you might think, and I want to demystify it for you. I also want to help you understand the mysterious […]

Some meditation tips never get old. Yes, some help you over a hump. And others help you take a big leap. These are important and valuable on the path of meditation. But then, there are a few that stay relevant over the long haul. Like the tip of a diamond, they help you cut through […]